Missouri (East Central) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/8/2023
Total Run: 1,999
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeders sold steady to 8.00 higher, expect some heifers under 475 lbs. which sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 47% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 12% Bred Heifers, 34% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,999 2,072 1,561 Feeder Cattle: 1,550(77.5%) 1,778(85.8%) 1,296(83.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 329(16.5%) 234(11.3%) 235(15.1%) Replacement Cattle: 120(6.0%) 60(2.9%) 30(1.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 256 | 269 | 284 | $942 |
| 400-500 | 232 | 254 | 273 | $1,142 |
| 500-600 | 220 | 240 | 267.5 | $1,318 |
| 600-700 | 184 | 209 | 229 | $1,359 |
| 700-800 | 191.75 | 193 | 200 | $1,448 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 221 | 232 | 238 | $813 |
| 400-500 | 204 | 230 | 236 | $1,037 |
| 500-600 | 207 | 219 | 230 | $1,206 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $85 | $110 | $124 |